Loneliness In John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice And Men'

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Mario Diaz. 1/4/17 The Of Mice and Men theme in the story was loneliness To start with Crooks is a lonely character in the novel Of Mice and Men. Crooks is lonely because he can’t hang with the guys because of his skin color and just stays in his room with barn animals. Another example is Curley’s wife is also a lonely character.Curley’s wife is also lonely because her own husband doesn't focus on her and leaves her alone that's why the guys think she is flirtatious because she is bored and just wants attention. Finally Candy is the last character that is lonely. Candy is lonely because he doesn't have a hand can’t work with the guys in the farm. Loneliness was the theme from the book

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